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    How to Make the Perfect Cinnamon Pie

    Published: Dec 16, 2013 · Modified: Nov 22, 2023 by burntapple · This post may contain affiliate links · 46 Comments

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    Looking for a delicious minimal ingredient dessert to impress your loved ones? Try making a homemade cinnamon pie! With a flaky crust and a sweet, spiced filling, this dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Follow this easy-to-follow guide to create a mouth-5watering cinnamon pie that everyone will love.

    A delicious slice of cinnamon pie with a flaky crust and a creamy custard filling.

    Making Cinnamon Pie

    There was singing, there was dancing, and now there's a lot of leftover cinnamon pie. My husband got me watching Psych on Netflix several months ago. It's become one of our favorite shows. In one episode it talked about cinnamon pie.

    I had no idea what to expect on this one. Cinnamon pie? I love cinnamon, but would a cinnamon pie be overkill?

    Early in the afternoon we spent time making up our cinnamon pie. It was just a few simple ingredients and the kids were happy to help make a mess.

    We slid the pie into the oven and then went about making treats for tomorrow's countries fair at my daughter's school and doing endless laundry after a night of staying awake with a puking toddler. After a long night, I needed a little singing and dancing and--pie!

    This pie recipe is really unique in that it is thin like pumpkin pie batter when you pour it into the pie crust but bakes into three layers. A jelly like, sugary pale bottom layer, a rich egg like dark cinnamon middle layer, and a caramelized crispy cinnamon top. It is wonderful and rich. And all that is required is your fork.

    Ingredients

    • ground cinnamon
    • sugar
    • eggs
    • butter, melted
    • flour
    • water
    • deep dish pie crust

    Making the Pie

    1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cinnamon, sugar, eggs, butter, flour and water until blended well.
    3. Pour into the pie crust, than place the pie crust on top of a baking sheet before placing in the oven.
    4. Bake at 375 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until pie is set. If pie hasn't set, cover with a piece of aluminum foil and allow to bake for 10-15 minutes longer to prevent the crust and top from burning.
    5. Remove from oven and allow to cool for several hours to allow pie to set firmly. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.

    Can You Make This Pie Gluten Free?

    Absolutely! All you need to do is substitute a gluten free pie crust and gluten free flour.

    What are the Best Pie Crusts?

    For gluten free, I suggest Wholly Wholesome gluten free pie crusts. They also make good regular pie crusts too. Other flour pie crusts include Pillsbury Pie Crusts, Marie Calendars Pie Crusts, and Trader Joe's Pie Crusts.

    More Amazing Pie Recipes!

    Love pie? Try our delicious sheet pan pumpkin pie, asphalt pie, and turkey and stuffing pie.

    A delicious slice of cinnamon pie with a flaky crust and a creamy custard filling.

    Cinnamon Pie

    Traci Wennerholm
    Enjoy a delicious slice of cinnamon pie filled with a flaky crust and creamy custard filling.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    0 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 362 kcal

    Equipment

    • pie pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
    • 2 cups sugar
    • 4 whole eggs
    • 2 tablespoon butter melted
    • 2 tablespoon flour can substitute gluten free
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 deep dish pie crust

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cinnamon, sugar, eggs, butter, flour and water until blended well.
    • Pour into the pie crust, than place the pie crust on top of a baking sheet before placing in the oven.
    • Bake at 375 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until pie is set. If pie hasn't set, cover with a piece of aluminum foil and allow to bake for 10-15 minutes longer to prevent the crust and top from burning.
    • Remove from oven and allow to cool for several hours to allow pie to set firmly. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.

    Notes

    Store leftover pie in the refrigerator for several days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 127mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 2gSugar: 50gVitamin A: 96IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword cinnamon pie, cinnamon pie from scratch, cinnamon pie recipe, easy cinnamon pie recipe
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    1. Brooke @ Blushing Noir

      December 19, 2013 at 4:02 am

      More hours in the day would be lovely!

      Reply
    2. ghwasd

      December 19, 2013 at 4:31 pm

      I don't even know where to start. Decorate more, wrap presents with more care, spend more time with family, give more time to charity - I think those would top the list.

      Reply
    3. Casie Kersey

      December 20, 2013 at 11:19 am

      I could use 25% more time. Between cooking and shopping and decorating and holiday parties, I'm wiped out by the time it's time to take down all of it down.

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    4. Tammy Woodall

      December 20, 2013 at 11:21 am

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    8. kathy f

      December 20, 2013 at 2:26 pm

      I would like more time with my family. I started a new job, so I am gone a lot more than normal.

      Reply
      • burntapple

        December 20, 2013 at 3:02 pm

        Good luck with your new job! I know it's hard to be away more. Happy holidays!

        Reply
    9. Nesca C

      December 20, 2013 at 3:04 pm

      I need 25% more time in the day to get more things done!

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    10. Erinn S

      December 20, 2013 at 3:09 pm

      I would like 25% more family time with all the Boys!

      Reply
    11. Tiffiny Duke

      December 20, 2013 at 3:12 pm

      I agree with what you need more time with! I feel so rushed always and it stresses me out! I would like to pause and relax and enjoy more! Glad the Christmas vacation is here! Should be a great relaxing, fun time! Enjoying my children and family!

      Reply
    12. Pam H.

      December 20, 2013 at 3:27 pm

      I would like 25% more time to spend with my husband.

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      December 20, 2013 at 3:50 pm

      What would you like 25% more of this holiday season?
      I would like 25% more money!

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    14. Emily Wells

      December 20, 2013 at 4:53 pm

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    17. Daraya

      December 20, 2013 at 5:28 pm

      I would love 25% more time to spend with family and friends this holiday season! 🙂

      Reply
    18. Nancy

      December 20, 2013 at 5:47 pm

      I'd like 25% more time with our first grandchild who was born Dec. 17th!

      Reply
      • burntapple

        December 21, 2013 at 7:34 am

        Yeah, congratulations!!

        Reply
    19. Emily

      December 20, 2013 at 5:51 pm

      I would like 25% more peace and tolerance.

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    20. Lola Green

      December 20, 2013 at 6:24 pm

      I could use 25% more money and time.

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    21. Maggie Wallace

      December 20, 2013 at 6:45 pm

      25% more money! Tough time for paying bills right now.

      Reply
    22. Kathy Davis

      December 20, 2013 at 6:47 pm

      I would like 25% more time with my son, who lives in SC. He us coming home for Christmas. More days with him would be great!

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    23. Maggie Wallace

      December 20, 2013 at 6:48 pm

      25% more money! It is a tough time paying bills right now.

      Reply
    24. jennifer

      December 20, 2013 at 6:56 pm

      The holidays need 25% more because they are a time where everyone forces themselves to stop, take time for family and friends and to reflect. All of these things are important and get lost in the daily hustle and bustle!

      Reply
    25. Dominique

      December 20, 2013 at 7:04 pm

      I'd like 25% more time to get everything done!

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    26. MaryAnn

      December 20, 2013 at 7:30 pm

      I would like 25% more patience. I am a full time student, wife & mother of 2 young children. Sometimes I feel like I am not patient enough with them.

      Reply
      • burntapple

        December 21, 2013 at 7:33 am

        I am doing the same right now. I know how hard it is. Keep it up, you are doing great!

        Reply
    27. Meghan Malicoat

      December 20, 2013 at 7:42 pm

      I see it's a popular answer, but time. I never feel like there is enough time in my day, and I would love more time with my kids!!

      Reply
    28. wendy rozema

      December 20, 2013 at 8:26 pm

      25% more Coffee!

      Reply
      • burntapple

        December 21, 2013 at 7:33 am

        Amen!

        Reply
    29. Sara

      December 20, 2013 at 8:47 pm

      I would spend 25% more time with family

      Reply
    30. Melody

      December 20, 2013 at 10:36 pm

      I'd like 25% more with my family. We don't live close by and we always miss them so much.

      Reply
    31. Danielle Jones

      December 20, 2013 at 11:27 pm

      I would like for everyone in my house to pitch in 25% more help with chores.

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      • burntapple

        December 21, 2013 at 7:32 am

        Me too!! If you find a way to get them to do that, let me know!!

        Reply
    32. adriane

      December 21, 2013 at 12:50 am

      25% more income please

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      December 21, 2013 at 2:59 pm

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      December 21, 2013 at 4:33 pm

      I would like 25% more presents this Christmas!

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    37. Debra

      December 22, 2013 at 2:40 pm

      That is an interesting pie. It reminds me of the custard pies my grandmother used to make. sounds delicious. I want 25% more time!!!!!

      Reply
    38. Kelly @ Eyes On The Source

      December 28, 2013 at 10:10 pm

      Sounds delicious! My hubby and I have been hooked on Psych for some time now too 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Take It On Tuesday!

      Reply
    39. cupcakecrazy

      May 31, 2017 at 1:18 pm

      Well, I was excited but there was a big problem. The filling turned out like scrambled eggs. I would suggest either beating the eggs before putting them in, or omitting one egg.

      Reply
      • burntapple

        June 02, 2017 at 4:21 pm

        Thanks for the tips! Not sure what happened, but glad that the changes you made turned the pie out perfect!

        Reply

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